Image released of female suspect wanted in thefts at Toronto schools

Police have released a security camera image of a female suspect wanted in connection to a series of daytime school thefts in east-end Toronto.

It is alleged a woman began her break-and-enter spree Feb. 4 and stole items such as electronics, cash and personal items from unattended classrooms during school hours.

Police say the suspect gained entry by pretending to be a parent registering her child at school.

Authorities say seven schools were targeted including:

• Adam Beck Junior Public School, 400 Scarborough Road
• Blantyre Public School, 290 Blantyre Avenue
• Gledhill Junior Public School, 2 Gledhill Avenue
• Kimberley Junior Public School/Beaches Alternative Junior School, 50 Swanwick Avenue
• Secord Elementary School, 101 Barrington Avenue
• William J McCordic School, 45 Balfour Avenue
• Malvern Collegiate Institute, 55 Malvern Avenue

The woman is described as 5’2″ tall, with a slim build and long blonde hair in a bun.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-5400, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at http://www.222tips.com, text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637).